I had the great pleasure to collaborate with Monkey DM . Credit for the concept, stats and the visual description of this lovely lily goes to them. I’m merely the humble artist given the wonderful opportunity to capture his awesome vision. I had much fun painting this tiny undead plant.
As other flower... 2021-04-01 00:13:32 +0000 UTC View Post
This potion is based on the Steamlet.
It is said that these strange bottles were discovered in the ruins of the very same Institute of Microzoological Alchemy the steamlets escaped from many years ago. Found in a locker marked ‘Catalyst EI-03‘, the contained liquid constantly changes its a...
2021-04-01 00:11:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Deep below the ocean surface, the shelligans dwell through their artificially sustained coral reef cities built with living and undead matter alike. Protective of their territories, yet open-minded, they are known as buzzing merchants, coordinating countless and far reaching trading routes. When it comes to their dark arts of magic, the shelligans don’t have a concept for good or evil. To...
2021-04-01 00:09:49 +0000 UTC View Post
As cute as the name of this creature may sound, nothing strikes more fear in the hearts of even some the toughest sea bears than a sea bee. Lifelessly floating through the oceans, gigantic accumulations of these undead fish ruined many ships, coastal villages and an occasional fishing trip. A sea bee is exceptionally hard to spot and very easily startled. A very dangerous combination, since...
2021-04-01 00:08:45 +0000 UTC View Post
This potion is based on the Marble-Eye.
This sharp-tasting liquid is able to preserve and transfer the last memories of a marble-eye. Removing the seal causes the contained marble to vaporize, infusing the potion with its dark energy in the process. If not consumed within seconds after openi...
2021-04-01 00:07:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Said to be a distant relative of the hermit drake, this tidepool dwelling critter does not need a shell to protect itself. Despite its tiny size, the nettle drake must not be underestimated: A scaly hide, burning nettles as well as spiky thorns makes it a tough opponent. If startled, this colorful creature can catapult itself over a remarkable distance towards its enemy to stick onto the un...
2021-04-01 00:06:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Nobody knows why they exist, but a gray witness – or sometimes referred to as death’s notary – is quite a remarkable critter. Living eternally, the gray witness keeps an ever growing mental protocol of the deaths of thousands upon thousands of creatures. This eldritch creature usually doesn’t interfere in affairs of mortals and rather observes from a distance. The gray witness’ ga...
2021-04-01 00:05:22 +0000 UTC View Post
This potion is based on the Deep-Sea Drop.
This quirky potion is a source of highly unusual powers and great danger alike. While the harmful effects of its main ingredient – a magically preserved deep-sea drop – are mostly neutralized, body and mind are still potentially exposed to the hungering depths ...
2021-04-01 00:04:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Easily mistaken for a rat on the first glimpse, the quasilisk sneaks through well hidden places such as sewers, catacombs or abandoned wings of age-old dungeons. Having the power to turn similar-sized creatures to stone and partially petrify larger enemies, this feisty critter might pose a serious threat if approached too carelessly. Thus, finding a stone statue while roaming through dimly ...
2021-04-01 00:02:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Said to be invented by an eccentric wizard, this little construct’s designated purpose was to absorb and store magical energy. The experiments failed and resulted in the creation of the chromunculus. Its ability to absorb the colors of its surroundings can cause a lot of damage nonetheless. A wandering chromunculus has ruined many cloth merchants, artists or jewellers by leaving nothing b...
2021-04-01 00:01:26 +0000 UTC View Post
This potion is based on the Twiddletoad.
This viscous potion is crafted by slowly extracting the slimy secretion of the twiddletoad. Carefully removing the cap of this critter does no harm, since the twiddletoad can completely regrow it within a few weeks. Staying focused, however, is a cha...
2021-04-01 00:00:16 +0000 UTC View Post
For most people just another urban legend, for others their damnation – invisible to the eye, this creepy critter feeds on mishaps of others. Thus, the false face is irresistible drawn to pulsating districts of big cities as such places prove to be perfect hunting grounds: be it on the bustling marketplace searching for failing negotiations or among drunken tavern dwellers challenging eac...
2021-03-31 23:56:30 +0000 UTC View Post
If the legends are true, all existing bloodroaches form one gigantic colony, controlled by a single shared mind. Named by the crimson color, these critters appear to be diligent seekers of all knowledge, studying books, eavesdropping on conversations or spying through windows. Whatever its hidden agenda may be, the colony seems to reach through every corner of the known land. Bloodroaches a...
2021-03-31 23:55:26 +0000 UTC View Post
This curious fungus is usually found in moist places, such as in the undergrowth or in moldy caves. Single specimens, however, occasionally happen to sprout in pots if obscured enough by larger plants. A most welcome incident to many people, since the jester’s cap is said to brighten one’s mood with amusing moves and refreshing tunes. The two blue dots right underneath its cap are often...
2021-03-31 23:54:12 +0000 UTC View Post
In the rare case that dust bunnies happen to form the vague shape of an actual bunny, they sometimes mutate into a living disgust bunny. This mysterious creature naturally proves to be a bane for every quirky magus, messy merchant or sloppy librarian. A first treacherous sign of a nearby disgust bunny is the total absence of any dust. This critter accumulates every bit of it in order to evo...
2021-03-31 23:53:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Every so often strange stories of weirdly changing landscapes pop up in taverns or shady pubs: Mushroom forests changing to crystal structures and back again to blossoming woodlands in a split second or clear rivers turning into bubbling lava streams from one moment to the other. Usually such tales are rather laughed at than taken seriously, although they might be truer than one wo... 2021-03-31 23:52:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Darting through dusty plains and flying over sandy deserts using its big fluttery ears, the dune dancer is a fascinating sight to see – at least for the very few moments it stands still long enough to actually catch a glimpse. The enormous speed origins from its most remarkable feature: This marvelous creature has the power to warp space itself, even enabling others to boost their speed a...
2021-03-31 23:50:25 +0000 UTC View Post
No seeker of the unknown mysteries has seen it all until they have witnessed a critter carnival. This spectacular gathering only happens in places heavily linked to the arcane and in the presence of strong feelings. In rare cases this combination may trigger a spontaneous mass appearance of all kinds of quirky creatures forming a vibrant and vivid parade. Still fuelled by magic, any direct ...
2021-03-31 23:49:26 +0000 UTC View Post
I had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with Feralborn Trading Company. They made a wonderful item to keep the Copycat as a trusty pet: the Catchcat. Make sure to check out their page – the homebrews are amazing!
Creeping and stalking through the dark, this nocturnal predator has the mos...
2021-03-31 23:48:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Tiny moving desert islands – Slowly roaming through drylands and wastes, this tiny companion, although unwillingly, has saved more than one lost wanderer from starving. When exposed to even a single drop of water, this wanderer instantly grows a small supply of nutritious berries. While it obviously gets pretty annoyed, when other creatures harvest its precious crop, the droughtoise canâ€...
2021-03-31 23:47:20 +0000 UTC View Post
If the molehill giant wouldn’t speak Giant, it would hardly classify as such. This peculiar creature, however, actually shares even more distinctive features with its bigger cousin than what meets the eye, as it is highly territorial, always hungry and exceptionally aggressive. Luckily the molehill giant’s territories are very small – unfortunately this makes it common to encounter se...
2021-03-31 23:46:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Strongly linked to the arcane, the frost ora overflows with mystical powers. This constant suspension not only alters the very essence of its body but also enables it to intuitively cast potent ice magic. Since this little critter directly feasts on its inherent energy, it doesn’t depend on any kind of conventional source of food. Therefore, a frost ora spends most of its time de... 2021-03-31 23:45:09 +0000 UTC View Post
A peculiar little dragon, only emerging once a year from its slumber for its hunt for small insects or similar sized critters. Easily startled, the sparkling is named after the colorful sparkles it releases to escape potential predators if disturbed. Ironically many folks perceive these sparkles as an uplifting sign for good luck. It is not unusual for locals to celebrate the awakening of t...
2021-03-31 23:44:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Clumsy on land, graceful in water – as small as it is, the minitee is quite aware of its impressive tusks and knows how to use them. Luckily for most wary water dwellers, the minitee rarely attacks without previously being provoked. In fact this remarkable animal proves to be a loyal albeit independent companion, if treated well and with respect. In this regard, filiodons and shelligans a...
2021-03-31 23:43:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Two sides of the same coin, the doopledo is regarded as divine by mothbird culture. One head represents their wisdom and tranquility, while the other one embodies their ferocious and primal heritage. It is said that only the wisest mothbirds seek counsel from the doopledo, potentially risking their lives, as one head constantly overrules the other one. This alternation makes the doopledo ei...
2021-03-31 23:42:16 +0000 UTC View Post
The steamlet is another species designed by the institute's sinister scientists. Initially developed as a proof of concept to combine elemental fire and water, the implemented overpressure system of the steamlet quickly proved to be a solid tool for combat. Usually deployed together with dustlets, a steamlet was able to easily overcome any resistance, reliably clearing close quarters from e...
2021-03-31 23:39:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Primeval and warmhearted – Living in communal camps, the never forgetting filiodon usually settles near fertile hunting grounds, such as shores, forests or steppes. It strives for absolute harmony with nature and therefore only takes what it needs to survive, honoring the spirits of its prey. One of the filiodon’s most remarkable features is its prominent baldness resulting from the num...
2021-03-31 23:38:41 +0000 UTC View Post
As if life in the frosty wastelands wasn’t hard enough already, the crampler makes it even more tedious. Fickle and mischievous, this little fiend is known to haunt small towns for several weeks or even months. Knowing its untouchable nature, the pesky gadfly usually demands food – with a preference for pastry, fruits or berries – and other conformities such as a warm place to rest. I...
2021-03-31 23:37:30 +0000 UTC View Post
A creature so elusive that many people even doubt its very existence. Sightings are yet to confirm and “evidence“ usually turns out to be either replicas or macabre works of fraudulent taxidermists looking for easy recognition. Old folks ramble about Woolpertingers roaming through the snowiest outlands and some even tell tales of tamed individuals used as secret messengers or thieve’s...
2021-03-31 23:36:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Never judge a book by its cover – or a thumbstall knight by its size. As miniscule as the body of this fabulous being might be, on the inside beats a big heart. Bravery and courage are no foreign words to the thumbstall knight and it's not surprising that this critter is usually encountered traveling far from its home on a quest for valour or honor – even if these quests often seem far ...
2021-03-31 23:35:32 +0000 UTC View Post